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10.Automatic Transmission Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front wheels.
2) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to NT-5, BATTERY, NOTE, Note.>
3) Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-22, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
4) Remove the intercooler and the intercooler stay. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-38, REMOVAL, Intercooler.>
5) Remove the air breather hose. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-136, REMOVAL, Air Breather Hose.>
6) Disconnect the following connectors.
Transmission harness connectors
Transmission radio ground terminal
Inhibitor harness connector
Engine harness connectors
(A) Transmission harness connectors
(B) Transmission radio ground terminal
(C) Inhibitor harness connector
(D) Engine harness connectors
CVT00489
(B) (C) (A) (D)
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7) Remove the engine hanger rear.
8) Remove the harness clip from the CVTF cooler bracket.
9) Remove the starter. <Ref. to SC(w/o STI)-2, General Description.>
AT-07730
AT-07731
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10) Remove the pitching stopper.
11) Remove the service hole plug.
CVT00490
AT-07733
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12) Remove the four bolts combining the torque converter and drive plate while rotating the crank pulley a lit-
tle at a time in the same direction as engine revolution.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.
Be careful not to damage the mounting bolts.
13) Make sure the torque converter moves freely by rotating with finger through the starter installation hole.
14) Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
CVT00492
ME-06580
ST
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15) Remove the primary speed sensor harness connector.
16) Remove the transmission harness stay.
AT-07735
AT-07403
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17) Remove the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL mounting bolt.
18) Remove the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
CVT00493
CVT00494
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19) Remove the engine ground terminal.
20) Lift up the vehicle.
21) Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to EX(w/o STI)-35, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
22) Remove the exhaust hanger bracket.
23) Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-38, REPLACEMENT, CVTF.>
AT-07740
CVT00495
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24) Remove the center exhaust cover.
25) Remove the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
AT-07743
AT-07737
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26) Remove the snap pin and washer from shifter arm and remove the select cable.
27) Remove the plate assembly.
(A) Shifter arm
(B) Snap pin
(C) Select cable
(D) Washer
(A) Select cable
(B) Plate ASSY
AT-07871
(C)
(A)
(B)
(D)
AT-07872
(A)
(B)
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28) Drain differential gear oil. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-42, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>
29) Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
30) Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and using a piece of wire, affix to a location of the body
where it will not interfere with the removal/installation of the transmission.
CVT00585
AT-07742
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31) Set the ST.
ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY
NOTE:
Place a washer with 4 mm (0.16 in) thickness into the gap between the engine block and ST.
32) Remove the three transmission connecting bolts.
33) Lift up the vehicle.
34) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-12, REMOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>
35) Remove the stabilizer link. <Ref. to FS-31, REMOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
36) Disconnect the lower arm ball joint and housing.
37) Pull out the front drive shaft from transmission using a crowbar.
NOTE:
Place cloth between the tire lever or bar and the transmission in order to avoid damaging the transmission
side retainer.
AT-08285
ST
AT-06282
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38) Holding the joint of front drive shaft from transmission side, pull out the drive shaft from transmission with
care not to stretch the boot.
NOTE:
Before pulling RH front drive shaft from transmission, turn the steering wheel to left hand full lock.
Before pulling LH front drive shaft from transmission, turn the steering wheel to right hand full lock.
39) Remove the two transmission connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
40) Set the transmission jack under the transmission.
NOTE:
Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack do not touch the oil pan.
41) Remove the transmission rear crossmember.
AT-05140
AT-07744
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42) While lowering the transmission jack gradually, fully retract the engine support, and then tilt the engine
rearward.
43) Remove the transmission assembly.
NOTE:
Remove it while moving the transmission jack up and down so that the engine and transmission remain di-
rectly aligned.
44) Remove the cushion rubber.
CVT00496
AT-07338
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B: INSTALLATION
1) Attach the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
2) When completely overhauling the transmission, refill approx. 10 L (2.6 US qt, 8.8 Imp qt) of CVTF through
the transmission right side plug, and install the plug.
CAUTION:
Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-4, HY-
DRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
ME-06580
ST
CVT00586
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3) Replace the front differential side retainer oil seal. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-89, REPLACEMENT, Differential
Side Retainer Oil Seal.>
NOTE:
Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal with a new part whenever the front drive shaft is re-
moved from the transmission.
When a new differential side retainer oil seal has been installed, replacement is not required.
4) Install the cushion rubber.
Tightening torque:
40 N·m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
5) Mount the transmission onto the transmission jack.
6) Strike and bend the transmission hanger of transmission rear with a rubber hammer etc. so that it gets in
contact with the transmission case.
CAUTION:
Do not apply extra overload or impact to the transmission case.
AT-07338
AT-07339
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7) Remove the pitching stopper bracket, if mounted.
8) Install the transmission onto the engine.
NOTE:
While raising the transmission jack gradually, turn the screw of engine support, then tilt the engine forward.
Temporarily attach the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
9) Install the transmission rear crossmember.
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
T2: 70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
10) Tighten the two engine connecting bolts and two nuts (lower side).
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
AT-07873
T2
T2
T1
AT-05140
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11) Remove the transmission jack.
12) Lower the vehicle.
13) Install the three engine mounting bolts (upper side).
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
14) Remove the ST (STOPPER SET) from converter case.
15) Remove the ST (ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY).
ST 41099AC000 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY
16) Match the torque converter screw hole with drive plate hole to install the bolt.
CAUTION:
Do not drop the mounting bolt in the converter housing.
Do not damage the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
AT-06282
ST
AT-07984
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17) Install the remaining three bolts by rotating the crank pulley a little at a time in the same direction as en-
gine revolution.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
18) Install the service hole plug.
19) Install the engine ground terminals.
Tightening torque:
19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)
AT-07733
AT-07740
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20) Install the pitching stopper bracket and transmission radio ground cord.
Tightening torque:
41 N·m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
21) Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
Tightening torque:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
CVT00494
AT-07742
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22) Install the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL.
Tightening torque:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
23) Install the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
NOTE:
Use new CVTF hoses.
Install the CVTF hose with the painted position facing the rear side of transmission.
CVT00493
CVT00585
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24) Install the starter. <Ref. to SC(w/o STI)-2, General Description.>
25) Install the transmission harness stay.
Tightening torque:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
26) Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N·m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)
AT-07403
CVT00491
T1
T2
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27) Lift up the vehicle.
28) Apply grease to the side retainer oil seal lip.
29) Set the ST to side retainer.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
30) Replace the circlip of the drive shaft with a new part.
31) Insert the front drive shaft spline section into transmission and remove the ST (OIL SEAL PROTECTOR).
NOTE:
Before inserting RH front drive shaft into transmission, turn the steering wheel to left hand full lock.
Before inserting LH front drive shaft into transmission, turn the steering wheel to right hand full lock.
32) Insert the drive shaft into the transmission securely by pressing the housing from outside of the vehicle.
33) Insert the ball joint into housing and secure with bolt.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of ball stud.
Before tightening, make sure the lower side of housing and stepped section of ball joint are in con-
tact.
34) Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
AT-07746
ST
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35) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-14, INSTALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
36) Install the plate assembly to transmission.
Tightening torque:
T: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
37) Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
(A) Select cable
(B) Plate ASSY
(A) Shifter arm
(B) Snap pin
(C) Select cable
(D) Plate ASSY
(E) Washer
CS-01132
(A)
(B)
T
CS-01128
(C)
(A)
(B)
(E)
(D)
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38) Connect the secondary pressure sensor harness connector.
39) Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
AT-07737
AT-07743
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40) Install the exhaust hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
41) Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to EX(w/o STI)-41, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.>
42) Connect the primary pressure sensor harness connector.
CVT00495
AT-07735
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43) Install the engine hanger rear.
Tightening torque:
21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
44) Install the harness clip to the CVTF cooler bracket.
AT-07730
AT-07731
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45) Connect the following harness connectors.
Transmission harness connectors
Transmission radio ground terminal
Inhibitor harness connector
Engine harness connectors
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
46) Install the air breather hose. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-136, INSTALLATION, Air Breather Hose.>
47) Install the intercooler and the intercooler stay. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-41, INSTALLATION, Intercooler.>
48) Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-22, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Duct.>
49) Install the front tires.
50) Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to NT-5, BATTERY, NOTE, Note.>
51) Refill differential gear oil to adjust the differential gear oil amount. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-41, Differential
Gear Oil.>
52) Refill CVTF to adjust the CVTF amount. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-36, CVTF.>
53) Perform the variator chain break-in.
CAUTION:
Always execute the variator chain break-in after the replacement of the following.
Variator chain replacement
Primary pulley and secondary pulley replacement
54) Perform the operation for clearing AT learning value. <Ref. to CVT(diag)-17, OPERATION, Clear Mem-
ory Mode.>
55) Perform the operation of AT learning mode. <Ref. to CVT(diag)-23, Learning Control.>
56) Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault. <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-45, INSPECTION, Road
Test.>
(A) Transmission harness connectors
(B) Transmission radio ground terminal
(C) Inhibitor harness connector
(D) Engine harness connectors
CVT00489
(B) (C) (A) (D)
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